Accountability of hazardous waste transporters and brokers
Most environmental managers know that hazardous waste transporters and brokers are essential to waste management plans that involve the shipping of hazardous materials off-site for treatment or disposal. Some managers know that hazardous waste brokers frequently offer services as transporters, and many hazardous waste transporters are also brokers. Despite the crucial role played by hazardous waste brokers in managing toxic wastes and hazardous substances, the profession is completely unregulated. Although the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act requires treatment, storage, and disposal facilities to be permitted, there are currently no requirements for the licensing or certification of environmental brokers who arrange and transport waste for disposal.
- OSTI ID:
- 445361
- Journal Information:
- Waste Age, Journal Name: Waste Age Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 28; ISSN WAGEAE; ISSN 0043-1001
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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